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A nurse is discussing the care of a patient with cancer with a nursing student. The patient is about to begin chemotherapy with a bifunctional alkylating agent.
 
  Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of this chemotherapeutic agent?
  a. Alkylating agents are toxic to tissues that have rapidly dividing cells.
  b. Bifunctional alkylating agents do not have the capacity to form cross-links in DNA.
  c. Resistance to alkylating agents is rare.
  d. This drug needs to be given as a prolonged infusion.
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6 years ago
ANS: A
Alkylating agents are toxic to rapidly dividing cells. Bifunctional agents form cross-links in cell DNA. Resistance to alkylating agents is common. These drugs may be given by bolus dosing.
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